Not so fast, say many restaurant owners. They’re making a case for a flat-fee tip or service charge added to the bill. For many, it’s a way to recoup rising food costs, credit card processing fees, ...

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The D.C. Council passed a bill Tuesday aimed at helping city restaurants rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and deal with higher costs from inflation. It also decided to put a cap on service fees ...

The last-minute law, said co-author Sen. Bill Dodd, will ensure "restaurant customers are not shocked when they get their checks." (Silvia Razgova / For The Times) Those 3, 5 and 20% fees at the ...

Those 3, 5 and 20% fees at the bottom of your menu could be here to stay. With little time to spare, a new law will allow restaurants and bars to continue charging service fees, healthcare costs and ...